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28 Aug 2026 21:00:40
A few PJs tomorrow. Liverpool late morning, Elliott maybe?

28 Aug 2026 21:41:09
I'm a fan of Elliott, but we don't need another midfielder.

28 Aug 2026 21:52:37
Going to Valencia.

28 Aug 2026 22:22:27
He's agreed personal terms, but not sure if Valencia have agreed terms yet.

28 Aug 2026 22:43:55
Private jet from Liverpool lol. Quicker to drive.

28 Aug 2026 15:32:06
Zetterer ✅
Forward pending

28 Aug 2026 21:11:42
Insightful.

28 Aug 2026 21:27:28
Let's hope so, Cress. Ignore certain merchants on here.

28 Aug 2026 23:17:57
I trust ITK sources that say signing a striker is unlikely, thanks.

28 Aug 2026 12:31:52
Very real chance Leeds are done after Zetterer, Farke turning down every striker suggestion recruitment give him.

28 Aug 2026 13:09:12
Yay. not.

28 Aug 2026 13:13:36
But Farke is heavily involved in transfers and, no doubt, targets. Surely he has suggested to Underwood @ co who he would like?

28 Aug 2026 14:30:07
Lille aren't going to overpay for Fleming, and there are suggestions that the fee will be £17m plus add ons. Surprised it's that low if it's correct. If we don't get a striker then the good early work on Wilson, Trafford and the two defenders becomes a bit of a let down. Teams who don't score enough goals go down.

28 Aug 2026 18:06:13
Teams who can't defend go down. We have a better keeper, defence, and forward line than last season. Yes, we need backups, but we have a far better starting lineup than last year, so I don't understand the talk of relegation. The reality is that, whatever we did in this window, there would always be moaning fans, as there are every window.

We've bought 4-5 players who significantly improve the squad, got rid of some dead wood, and held onto our best players. That's a pretty decent window, in my eyes, and there are still a few days left.

28 Aug 2026 18:59:47
Yep, defence and mf need to be solid and good. Signing Rutter instead of a marquee mf for that record 40m got us relegated, good as he was. We needed to back up Philips with a quality 6/8 first season back in the Prem. Sliding doors. Does Philips even get injured? An Okafor clone, and a real high quality 6/8 beside Ampadu to facilitate a stronger, consistent 5,3,2, establishes this team with a very high ceiling, imo.

Play a false 9 if it comes to it, to the next window. Still think a 9 is coming. Keepers out, keepers in, defenders out, defenders in, Piroe out, someone in.

28 Aug 2026 20:19:26
We may well not get the additional striker we all think we need, but, with respect, LeedsITK, I do not believe you know whether or not Farke is turning down every striker suggestion recruitment gives him.

28 Aug 2026 21:14:58
LeedsITK usually spot on, to be honest. However, I called it, have a feeling we are done now. Money spent.

28 Aug 2026 22:16:52
What JR said.

29 Aug 2026 03:42:24
On Jun 17 TheLeedsITK said "We will be signing Shea Charles, #YouHeardItHereFirst."
Then, on Jun 19 the two of you agreed that "Harry Wilson and Julian Brandt are close to signing" and "Wilson announced next 48 hours."
Two of those things never happened, and the third took 3 weeks rather than 48 hours, so you have to accept that I'm somewhat sceptical of the accuracy of both your claims. We'll all know the truth by 11pm Tuesday.

28 Aug 2026 12:27:21
2.5 days left of the summer 26 window.
I hate to say it but I’m not confident we get much done.
Keeper maybe?
Left back = NO
Left Winger = NO
CAM = NO
9 = NO

28 Aug 2026 13:09:46
Bingo Dave.

28 Aug 2026 14:48:59
We are, and never have been, getting a left back, Dave. You have this thing we need one, we don't.

Farke has said he wants one more. I think we will.

28 Aug 2026 17:15:15
Don't take crap. Challenger for first 11, other than keeper, or save the money.

28 Aug 2026 20:26:31
LB badly needed, I believe. Competition for places n all that. Same goes for a striker and a left winger.
As well as we did last season, we were fortunate with injuries. Don't wanna roll the dice again, as our fortune may run out?

28 Aug 2026 23:18:58
Dave123 knows his onions.

28 Aug 2026 09:22:06
Florian Pletenberg reporting this morning that Zetterer deal is no problem between the clubs, it’s down to the player, he’s expected to make a decision in 48hr.

Move on, Leeds. He’s already had 2 weeks to decide.
48hr is Sunday, for me that’s too late for what should be a pretty easy position to get filled.

28 Aug 2026 10:24:24
100%, mate. Are we too soft or what?

28 Aug 2026 10:26:41
Tell him to shove it.

28 Aug 2026 10:41:11
There's a PJ from Frankfurt today. How could he move until we sold Perri? Patience, gents.

28 Aug 2026 10:52:49
Been watching the PJs like a hawk. That's definitely a newly added plane in the last 1-2 hours from Frankfurt. It would very likely be him.

28 Aug 2026 11:52:04
Did say weeks ago that Zetterer would very unlikely join Leeds United.

28 Aug 2026 12:30:59
Plettenberg is behind the times, Zetterer is literally in Leeds right now.

Baz, wrong as usual.

28 Aug 2026 12:56:27
Baz, you also said we wouldn't be signing Trafford. Are your instincts a bit ropey when it comes to goalkeepers?

28 Aug 2026 12:58:35
Not at all, as usual, TheLeedsITK.. but, hey ho, re Zetterer.

Still very surprised that he has agreed to go from being a number 1 to being a permanent bench warmer. There's no way on earth he is displacing Jimmy Trafford (besides injury) .

28 Aug 2026 13:05:50
JR, Leeds should have offered the very dependable Karl Darlow the number 1 gig and a 2 or 3 year contract.. increased his salary too.

Trafford is a very good keeper, but Leeds have spent an inordinate amount on transfer fee and wages, which very likely has impacted on our ability to sign a class striker and other positions which needed filling.

28 Aug 2026 13:17:23
Itk, wasn't Zetterer here last week as well? 🤷‍♂️
I guess you've seen him given your confidence that he's here.

I actually hope you're correct and he is here to sign.

Maybe then we can get the other 3 we need done.

28 Aug 2026 13:32:52
I agree re Darlow, but don't think keeping him as No 1 and getting a new No 2 was ever likely, and he knew he was going to be No 2 if he stayed, whoever we got in. More significant to me is that with Zetterer leaving, Frankfurt are signing a new keeper, Noah Atubolu, from Freiburg, who is seen in Germany as the national team's next No 1 after Neuer, just as Trafford is to Pickford here.

The difference is that Trafford cost us £40M, whereas Atubolu is signing for Frankfurt on a season long loan with a EUR15M buy obligation in a year's time. We could have signed him instead and had about £27M to play with on other new signings - LWB, LW, 10 or 9 etc. I know which option I'd have chosen.

28 Aug 2026 13:40:40
Post of the day, JR. Great points.

28 Aug 2026 14:24:48
Agree, JR. We've spent well on defenders in Gary and Elvedi, but we could have brought in a cheaper goalkeeping alternative. Other clubs have, both this and last season, and the Freiburg keeper was mentioned as a possible target early in the window.


The lack of a third striker and probably cover at LB is certainly a concern. We might be lucky again and get through the campaign without DCL or Nmecha being injured, but I think it's a risk not worth taking.

28 Aug 2026 15:23:42
Logical, rational points, Dune.

28 Aug 2026 16:43:22
A good GK is as good as a good striker, and can save as many points.
Leeds have prioritised not conceding over scoring. If we survive, we can look at the offence next year.
I wish we would get someone, though.

28 Aug 2026 17:16:15
Agree. It would certainly calm the nerves, LLFan, if we did get a third striker in.

27 Aug 2026 15:12:27
Ramazani holding out for a Saudi move reportedly! Says it all really, if it's true.

27 Aug 2026 17:10:23
Seen a few posts on that subject, Bright. The Saudi window doesn't close until after ours, and I've seen comments that they are allowed to buy until 20th September. Ramzanni could hold on for some time in the hope of getting a move there.

I'm sure it would be the best financial option for United.
West Ham fans not averse to taking him either, and a fee of £3.5m is suggested. Also talk that Serie A clubs Parma and Lecce are interested.

27 Aug 2026 22:29:17
It's a strange stance from him, if true.
Say Saudi don't come for him, what's he do then? Train alone, not play for the development team or first team here?
Seems a big, big gamble for him.

27 Aug 2026 22:56:07
He'll take the money and have a year off.

27 Aug 2026 23:17:09
But if no Saudi club comes in for him by next Tuesday, what does he do then?

27 Aug 2026 23:49:32
Who cares.

28 Aug 2026 01:06:16
For him, I don't care, but if he's still on our books after Sep 1st, like a spare p**** at a wedding, he's a problem we can do without. The Saudi transfer window is still open til Sep 6th, but if nobody there wants him then we're stuck with him.

28 Aug 2026 02:04:57
I repeat. Who cares. He's irrelevant, He's a legend in his own mirror.

28 Aug 2026 02:39:56
It's a very fair point, JR. Not least the expense of his wages if no club were to sign Rama this window.

Farke's actions over excluding Rama, in my opinion, have really devalued his worth, and other clubs are using that to not offer a decent transfer fee.

28 Aug 2026 08:27:00
So, you're blaming Farke for Rama's poor professionalism now, Baz?

Strange how he had the very same issues on loan with Corberan. So you would say Farke should have kept him around the team, contrary to our 'side before self' mantra, and undermining every player that does show an appropriate level of professionalism.

Cause and effect, and the cause of this ongoing mess lies firmly with the player and his pee-poor attitude.

What's his net worth? £5/6 million at a time when we're investing £30/40 million on top players.

The lad has skills, no doubt about it, but it's better to cut our losses than undermine our fantastic togetherness.

For the level we're now at, a mutual termination of his contract is fine with me. Like Cree, unbelievable skill sets do not excuse you from having a terrible attitude. Well done, Farke, for doing what's best for the club, not the player.

28 Aug 2026 09:11:20
Well put, Class!

28 Aug 2026 10:45:48
He's a bad apple, that's why Daniel wants him gone.

28 Aug 2026 11:54:06
Interesting points, Class..

27 Aug 2026 13:08:29
Romana stating the Perri to Torino deal he’s done.
He’s been given the green light to travel.

27 Aug 2026 13:50:11
Yep - Zetterer should be incoming shortly.

27 Aug 2026 14:01:24
PJ on its way to Frankfurt at 3:00pm. Likely on its way to pick up Zetterer.

27 Aug 2026 17:04:53
Let's hope he's betterer than Perri.

27 Aug 2026 23:52:05
Have a look at some highlights of last season and get back to us.

28 Aug 2026 01:08:04
Mebbe we should be studying his bloopers rather than highlights.

26 Aug 2026 19:42:53
West Ham are preparing a bid for Largie Ramazani. Looks like Leeds will be getting close to their 8m asking price after all. Would be a great signing for them, would cover LW and RW. Doubt Valencia will be able to match what West Ham can offer.

26 Aug 2026 20:46:47
Good luck to him. He lit up the Championship, but obviously not in DF's plans!

Linking up with Manor, too!

Fingers crossed, still for some late business, but it's looking bleak!

26 Aug 2026 22:06:37
Solomon, Piroe and possibly Largie.

So, West Ham kind of turning into Leeds United 2025 Champo Champions team.

26 Aug 2026 23:28:37
To be fair, we showed them the blueprint and they are building a side like we did. Bowen up top with Solomon Piroe and Ramazani behind is a very good attack at that level.

As I said the other day, I hold very little hope of us doing any major business before the end of the window, aside from a couple of backups. I think our main transfer business is done now.

27 Aug 2026 00:58:29
Tend to concur, Waccoe. Sadly, very likely no further major signings this window by LUFC; our main transfer business is done this window.

And, would that be due to budgetary or other financial constraints, I wonder, with no striker signing?

Not forgetting, in January, Leeds hierarchy tabled several formal offers to Wolves for JSL .

£35 million, £40 million, etc.

So, a striker is evidently a position Leeds United must wish to recruit.

27 Aug 2026 09:26:09
Farke has said you don't always get the players you want, but we do need more. And I would agree with him.

27 Aug 2026 12:16:37
Farke always says that.

Valencia are skint, I believe.

27 Aug 2026 13:27:53
And West Ham seemingly want a loan deal!

27 Aug 2026 13:59:29
West Ham can go f*** with that.

26 Aug 2026 07:24:59
Leeds could still pursue a deal for free agent Diogo Leite. The former Union Berlin defender is able to play as a CB, a LCB and even a LB/LWB. According to Leeds United News.

26 Aug 2026 09:59:58
Would be a good pick up and on a free! Can't wait to see who we bring it. Outstanding window so far.

26 Aug 2026 10:28:20
I wouldn't get your hopes up of many more coming in this window.

26 Aug 2026 11:18:48
He's had offers from Saudi but wants to stay in Europe. Surprised he hasn't been picked up already, as he's left-footed. He can play in a back three, but he's not a FB/WB.

26 Aug 2026 12:17:04
PJ coming in today from Bournemouth. Maybe going in for Max Aarons?